Arts Nova Scotia

Grants to Individuals — Create

Nova Scotia

Current recurring program; pre-intake form is closed until October 15, 2026.

May 15 and November 15; the next deadline is November 15, 2026. The application form is scheduled to reopen October 15, 2026.

Eligible applicants
Professional artists who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and have lived in Nova Scotia for at least 12 months before the deadline; individual applicants or duos of two professional artists may apply.
Funding amount or limit
Maximum $15,000 for the Create category; living expenses may be up to $2,000 per month.
Jurisdiction
Nova Scotia
Last verified
2026-08-01

Eligible activities

  • developing or creating new work
  • living expenses during the project
  • materials
  • mentors or consultants
  • professional design, production, and technical fees
  • project travel
  • royalties
  • venue and essential equipment rental

Verification note

Commercial production work, including music recording and music videos, is excluded; the Create stream supports artistic creation rather than commercial music production.

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